Nirvana Rock Band Quiz
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What album did Nirvana's "Nevermind" knock out of the number 1 spot?
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Boomerang Soundtrack
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Weird Al Yankovic, Off The Deep End
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Whitney Houston, The Bodyguard
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Michael Jackson, Dangerous
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Dive into the history of Nirvana, the iconic rock band, through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on key events, albums, and band members' contributions. Ideal for fans and learners interested in music history and cultural impact.
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Which two drummers played on Nirvana's first album, "Bleach"?
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Dale Crover And Danny Peters
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Dale Crover And Chad Channing
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Chad Channing And Dave Grohl
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Dave Grohl And Danny Peters
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A. Dale Crover And Chad ChanningExplanation
Dale Crover and Chad Channing are the correct answer choices for the question. Dale Crover played drums on most of the songs on Nirvana's first album, "Bleach," while Chad Channing also contributed on a few tracks. This collaboration between the two drummers helped create the unique sound of the album.Rate this question:
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The Kirkwood brothers, who played on "Nirvana Unplugged", are members of which band?
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Pixies
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Meat Puppets
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The Melvins
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Nirvana
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A. Meat PuppetsExplanation
The correct answer is Meat Puppets. The question asks about the Kirkwood brothers who played on "Nirvana Unplugged", indicating that the Kirkwood brothers are associated with Nirvana. Among the given options, only Meat Puppets is a band that has a connection with Nirvana. The Kirkwood brothers, Cris and Curt Kirkwood, joined Nirvana on stage during their iconic MTV Unplugged performance in 1993. Therefore, the Kirkwood brothers are members of the band Meat Puppets.Rate this question:
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Who wasn't a band member of Nirvana?
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Aaron Burckhard
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Pat Smear
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Dan Peters
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Nate Mendel
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A. Nate MendelExplanation
Nate Mendel wasn't a band member of Nirvana. The other three options, Aaron Burckhard, Pat Smear, and Dan Peters, were all associated with the band at some point.Rate this question:
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What are all official American, Nirvana releases, in order of release?
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Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide, In Utero, Unplugged
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Nevermind, In Utero, Unplugged
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In Utero, Nevermind, Unplugged, Bleach, One Hot Minute
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Bleach, Incesticide, Nevermind, In Utero, Unplugged
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A. Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide, In Utero, UnpluggedExplanation
The official American, Nirvana releases in order of release are Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide, In Utero, and Unplugged.Rate this question:
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Which is not a Nirvana-written song?
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Dumb
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Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
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Downer
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Love Buzz
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A. Love BuzzExplanation
Love Buzz is not a Nirvana-written song. It was originally written and performed by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue in 1969. Nirvana covered the song in 1988 for their debut album "Bleach," but it was not written by the band members themselves. Dumb, Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle, and Downer are all Nirvana-written songs.Rate this question:
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What kind of sweater did Kurt Cobain wear during their "Unplugged" concert in New York?
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Pullover
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Cardigan
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One His Mom Knitted
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One His Grandma Knitted
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A. CardiganExplanation
During their "Unplugged" concert in New York, Kurt Cobain wore a cardigan. A cardigan is a type of sweater that is open at the front and fastened with buttons or a zipper. It is typically worn over a shirt or a t-shirt.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the 1st official Nirvana concert video?
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Live! Tonight! Sold Out!
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Nirvana Raw
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Smells Like Nirvana
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Nirvana!
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A. Live! Tonight! Sold Out!Explanation
The correct answer is "Live! Tonight! Sold Out!" This concert video was the first official release by Nirvana and it captures the band's live performance during their peak in the early 1990s. The video features footage from various concerts and showcases the energy and rawness of Nirvana's live shows. It includes performances of their popular songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are," making it a must-watch for fans of the band.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was a previous name for Nirvana?
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Pen Cap Chew
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Hard On
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Blind Illusion
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Delivery Boy
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A. Pen Cap ChewExplanation
Pen Cap Chew was a previous name for Nirvana.Rate this question:
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What two guitars did Kurt Cobain fuse together to create the Fender Jagstang?
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The Jaguar And The Mustang
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The Telecaster And The Stratocaster
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The Les Paul And The Stratocaster
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The Jaguar And The Les Paul
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A. The Jaguar And The MustangExplanation
Kurt Cobain fused together the Jaguar and the Mustang guitars to create the Fender Jagstang.Rate this question:
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What song did Nirvana not write on "In Utero"?
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Very Ape
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Dumb
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Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flows Through The Strip (Only On German CD's And Other Imports)
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They Wrote Them All
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A. They Wrote Them AllExplanation
The correct answer is "They Wrote Them All." This answer implies that Nirvana wrote all the songs on the album "In Utero." The other three options are all songs that Nirvana did write on the album. "Very Ape," "Dumb," and "Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flows Through The Strip" are all tracks on "In Utero."Rate this question:
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Who is the Nirvana song "About A Girl" about?
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Tracy Marander
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Frances Farmer
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Courtney Love
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Nichole Peters
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A. Tracy MaranderExplanation
The Nirvana song "About A Girl" is about Tracy Marander.Rate this question:
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Which song was not on the Nirvana's "Unplugged In New York" album?
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Lithium
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Dumb
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Oh Me
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Come As You Are
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A. LithiumExplanation
"Lithium" is not on Nirvana's "Unplugged In New York" album. This album was recorded during a live performance for MTV's Unplugged series, featuring acoustic renditions of their songs. "Lithium" is one of Nirvana's popular songs, but it was not included in this particular album. The album includes songs like "Dumb," "Oh Me," and "Come As You Are," but "Lithium" is absent.Rate this question:
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"Love Buzz" was a cover of what band?
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It Was Nirvana's Own Song To Begin With
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Shocking Blue
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Mudhoney
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The Melvins
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A. Shocking BlueExplanation
"Love Buzz" was originally a song by the Dutch band Shocking Blue. Nirvana later covered the song and included it on their debut album, Bleach. This cover version helped to introduce the song to a wider audience and became one of Nirvana's early hits. Mudhoney and The Melvins are both influential bands from the same grunge scene as Nirvana, but they were not involved in the creation of "Love Buzz".Rate this question:
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What is the first lyric to the Nirvana song "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle"?
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It's So Relaxing/To Hear That Your Asking
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In A False Witness/Hope Your Still With Us
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It's So Relieving/To Know That Your Leaving
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I Miss The Comfort In Being Sad
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A. It's So Relieving/To Know That Your LeavingExplanation
The first lyric to the Nirvana song "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle" is "It's So Relieving/To Know That Your Leaving."Rate this question:
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What man was responsible for introducing Dave Grohl to Nirvana?
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Eddie Vedder
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Buzz Osborne
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Kim Thayil
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Chris Cornell
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A. Buzz OsborneExplanation
Buzz Osborne, the frontman of the band Melvins, was responsible for introducing Dave Grohl to Nirvana. Buzz Osborne had a close relationship with Kurt Cobain and recommended Grohl as a potential drummer for the band. This introduction eventually led to Grohl joining Nirvana and becoming their drummer, playing a crucial role in the band's success.Rate this question:
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What band was Dave Grohl in before Nirvana?
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Scream
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Foo Fighters
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Blood Circus
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Disaster Crew
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A. ScreamExplanation
Before joining Nirvana, Dave Grohl was a member of the band Scream. This was his first significant musical endeavor before going on to form the Foo Fighters. Scream was a punk rock band from Washington, D.C., known for their energetic and aggressive sound. Grohl played drums for Scream from 1986 to 1990, and his time in the band helped shape his musical style and set the stage for his future success in Nirvana and beyond.Rate this question:
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Who was Nirvana's first drummer?
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Dale Crover
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Aaron Burckhard
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Dave Grohl
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Kurt Cobain
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A. Aaron BurckhardExplanation
Aaron Burckhard was Nirvana's first drummer. He played with the band during their early years and was part of their first recordings. However, he left the band before they achieved mainstream success. Dale Crover later joined Nirvana temporarily as a drummer, but Dave Grohl became their permanent drummer after Crover's departure. Kurt Cobain was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Nirvana, not their drummer.Rate this question:
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Who plays cello on Nirvana's controversial album "In Utero"?
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Kera Schaley
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Kurt Cobain
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Bob Ludwig
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Bob Weston
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A. Kera SchaleyExplanation
Kera Schaley plays cello on Nirvana's controversial album "In Utero".Rate this question:
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What was the title of the bootleg of live Nirvana songs and concert clips that was released?
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Kurt, Dave, Krist, Live In Seattle
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Grunge Is Dead
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Nirvana Live
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Kings Of Grunge
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A. Grunge Is DeadExplanation
The bootleg of live Nirvana songs and concert clips that was released was titled "Grunge Is Dead".Rate this question:
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What Nirvana album was released only in Australia in 1992?
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Hormoaning
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Nevermind
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Bleach #2
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Aneurysm
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A. HormoaningExplanation
Hormoaning is the correct answer because it was an EP released by Nirvana only in Australia in 1992. This EP featured cover songs, B-sides, and live recordings. It was released to coincide with Nirvana's tour in Australia and New Zealand. The EP includes tracks like "Turnaround" and "Aneurysm" among others.Rate this question:
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What was the original name of Nirvana's "Stay Away"?
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Pay To Play
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Free Play
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Pray And Play
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Stay And Play
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A. Pay To PlayExplanation
The original name of Nirvana's "Stay Away" was "Pay To Play".Rate this question:
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What songs did Nirvana play on their second appearance on "Saturday Night Live"?
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Heart-Shaped Box/Rape Me
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All Apologies/Rape Me
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Rape Me/Tourette's
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Heart-Shaped Box/Pennyroyal Tea
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A. Heart-Shaped Box/Rape MeExplanation
Nirvana played "Heart-Shaped Box" and "Rape Me" on their second appearance on "Saturday Night Live."Rate this question:
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Kurt Cobain cracked a joke about which superstar at the "MTV Music Awards"?
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Michael Jackson
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Courtney Love
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The Artist Formerly Known As Prince
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Madonna
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A. Michael JacksonExplanation
Kurt Cobain cracked a joke about Michael Jackson at the "MTV Music Awards".Rate this question:
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What did the people that Kurt Cobain called plankton in "Incesticide" do?
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Raped A Girl While Singing The Lyrics To Polly
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Threw Things At Courtney
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Went On A Shooting Spree In Seattle
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Vandalized A Nirvana Stage
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What song did Nirvana play at the 1992 MTV Music Awards?
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Lithium
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Territorial Pissings
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In Bloom
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A. LithiumExplanation
Nirvana played the song "Lithium" at the 1992 MTV Music Awards.Rate this question:
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"Marigold" appears on which of these Nirvana CD singles?
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Heart Shaped Box
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Pennyroyal Tea
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Lithium
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Come As You Are
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A. Heart Shaped BoxExplanation
"Marigold" appears on the Nirvana CD single "Heart Shaped Box."Rate this question:
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What was the word written on Dave Grohl's kick drum in the Nirvana video "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
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Cool
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Mulch
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Chaka
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Sellout
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A. ChakaExplanation
In the Nirvana video "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the word written on Dave Grohl's kick drum was "Chaka." This detail is significant because it adds to the overall aesthetic and rebellious nature of the video. The word "Chaka" is not only visually striking but also represents a sense of individuality and nonconformity, which aligns with the spirit of the song and the band.Rate this question:
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What is the tenth song on Nirvana's "Incesticide" album?
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Dive
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Downer
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Beeswax
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Aero Zeppelin
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A. DownerExplanation
The correct answer is "Downer" because it is the tenth song on Nirvana's "Incesticide" album.Rate this question:
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Which song can be found on the compilation "No Alternative"?
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Verse Chorus Verse
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Return Of The Rat
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I Hate Myself And I Want To Die
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D-7
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A. Verse Chorus VerseExplanation
The song "Verse Chorus Verse" can be found on the compilation "No Alternative".Rate this question:
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